Carolyn Elefant writes today about the Proskauer case we discussed yesterday. Her point? Conflicts of interest will continue to be a big part of the legal malpractice area. Details.
Illinois Gravel Pit Legal Malpractice Case on Hold
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In Peoria gravel is a big business. This legal malpractice case stems from advice on whether or not a special use permit was required. EBT testimony was put on hold while a motion to dismiss was being decided. Details.
DLJ Piper Legal Malpractice Case transferred to CT.
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An “intertwined” legal malpractice – bankrutpcy case was transferred to CT. Details.
Proskauer Legal Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida
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This story is about the personalities in this Legal Malpractice case in Florida. Proskauer Rose is being sued by unhappy investors with fiduciary breach claims. Plaintiffs are represented by celebrity lawyer John “Jack” Scarola who recently and successfully represented Ron Perelman in legal malpractice. Details from the NYJL by Anthony Lin
Legal Malpractice Leads to Contempt Prosecution Request by Federal Judge
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We recently reported on the David Dorfman mess. Now his legal malpractice and other troubles have moved to an entirely different plane. Fed. Judge Cote has asked the US attorney to bring a criminal contempt proceeding against him. See the details in this NYLJ article by Tom Perrota. Details.
Couple wins $ 846,000 but is “ruined”
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A couple has a house built, and the builder is negligent if not fraudulent in his work. Litigation, three attorneys, legal malpractice against one of them, and a verdict for $ 846,000 ensues. In the end, the couple is “ruined.” Details
Darwinism and Legal Malpractice
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An interesting business report, which was widely repeated across the midwest business journals tells of the evolution of a law firm. As its medical malpractice dwindled, it took up legal malpractice work, evolving upward. Details.
Carla Martin sued for Legal Malpractice
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Carla Martin, of Zacarias Moussaoui fame, is being sued for legal malpractice, and of conspiring with the airline company. Details
Punitive Award cut in Insurance Bad Faith and Legal Malpractice Case
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NYS Escrow Safeguards Proposed by State
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In an area common to all attorneys, and frequently the basis of a legal malpractice case, the State of NY has proposed the following, according to the NYLJ:
“The fund is calling for a new court rule that would safeguard the escrow accounts of suspended and disbarred attorneys. There is now apparently no clear mechanism to ensure those funds are secured and transferred to a trustworthy individual or entity. The fund is also asking for a court rule that would give the Appellate Divisions discretion to freeze the escrow accounts of lawyers it deems a public threat.” Details.